Evie (singer)
| Evie | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Evelyn Tornquist |
| Also known as | Evie Karlsson |
| Born |
March 29, 1956 Rahway, New Jersey |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
| Years active | 1970s, 1980s |
| Website |
eviemusic |
Evelyn Tornquist Karlsson (born Evelyn Tornquist on March 29, 1956[1][2]), mononymously known as Evie, is a contemporary Christian music singer who was known in the late 1970s and early 1980s for songs such as "Mirror", "Step into the Sunshine" and "Four Foot Eleven".[3]
Born in the United States to Norwegian immigrants, Evie began her singing career as a young teenager while visiting her parents' homeland.[4] She released her English language debut album at 16 in 1972,[5] and went on to release more than 30 albums, including several in various Scandinavian languages.[4] Evie was recognized as the Dove Award recipient of Female Vocalist of the Year for 1977 and 1978.[6] She married Swedish pastor and musician Pelle Karlsson in 1979 and retired from performing music in 1981 to pursue other avenues of ministry, such as Sky Angel.[7] Evie later became a mentor to Christian musician Rebecca St. James,[5] joining her for an event series geared toward helping girls and women apply biblical principles in the 21st century.[8]
Evie was officially inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on February 22, 2005,[4] and was one of the inaugural inductees to the Christian Music Hall of Fame.[9]
Three of her albums were nominated for Grammy Award for best Contemporary Gospel performance: Mirror (1978), Come On, Ring Those Bells (1979), Never the Same (1980).
Discography
- A Song for Everyone (1970)
- Evie Sings Gospel (1971)
- Everything Is Beautiful (1972)
- Evie (1974)
- Evie Again (1975)
- Gentle Moments (1976)
- Mirror (1977)
- Come On, Ring Those Bells (1977)
- A Little Song of Joy for My Little Friends (1978)
- Never the Same (1979)
- Teach Us Your Way (1980)
- Unfailing Love (1981)
- Hymns (1983)
- Restoration (1983)
- Christmas: A Happy Time (1984)
- Loving Promises (1985)
- When All Is Said and Done (1986)
- Celebrate the Family (1990)
- Songs for His Family (1996)
- Kingdom Connection (2002)
- Songs from the Hymn Book (2013)
- Compilations
- Evie Favorites Volume 1 (1980)
- Complete - Volume 2 (1982)
- Loving Promises (1985)
- Christmas Memories (1987)
- Special Christmas Delivery (1995)
- Day By Day (1996)
- Our Recollections (1996)
- Come On Ring Those Bells (2004)
- Give Them All to Jesus (2005)
References
- ↑ "Evie Karlsson: Still Giving Our Lord Glory".
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/846338-Evie-2
- ↑ "Evie and RSJ Help Women Celebrate Being God's Gals". TRAA News. 2006-12-11.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "GMA Hall of Fame 2005".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Breimeier, Russ (2005-03-07). "A Two-Way Street".
- ↑ Dove Award Recipients for 1977 at the Wayback Machine (archived October 20, 2006)
Dove Award Recipients for 1978 at the Wayback Machine (archived October 20, 2006) - ↑ "Evie - Biography".
- ↑ "SHE Event: A Special Mother, Daughter & Friends Event".
- ↑ "Christian Music Hall of Fame Inductees".
External links
- Official website
- An audio version of an interview with Evie Tornquist Karlsson, December 2006 with radio personality Cindy Swanson
- Albums and Music available of Evie Karlsson along with audio interviews with Evie Tornquist Karlsson - Page is Endorsed By Evie Karlsson